Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Croydon

Man With Van Croydon is committed to operating with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights across every part of our business. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and exploitation in any form. We recognise that even businesses in local removals and transport services must remain vigilant, especially when working with suppliers, contractors, and temporary labour providers.

Our commitment applies to all employees, managers, subcontractors, and business partners. We expect everyone connected with Man With Van Croydon to act ethically and to uphold lawful and fair working practices. Any breach of this principle may result in immediate action, including termination of contracts or relationships where appropriate.

We take a risk-based approach to preventing modern slavery. This means we assess the nature of each supplier relationship, the location of operations, the type of service provided, and the level of labour risk involved. Where risks are identified, we apply stronger controls, request supporting documentation, and review working arrangements more closely.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Modern slavery has no place in our organisation or supply chain. Man With Van Croydon does not accept any form of coercion, deception, debt bondage, or exploitative recruitment. We require our suppliers to share this commitment and to confirm that their own practices are consistent with relevant employment, immigration, and health and safety laws.

We also expect suppliers to pay workers fairly, allow freedom of movement, and ensure that workers understand their terms of engagement. Any indication of withheld passports, illegal deductions, intimidation, or unsafe accommodation is treated as a serious concern. The principle of respect and accountability underpins every decision we make.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We conduct supplier audits and due diligence checks to help identify and reduce modern slavery risks. These audits may include reviewing policies, examining recruitment procedures, checking right-to-work compliance, and confirming that labour providers are operating lawfully. For higher-risk suppliers, we may request additional evidence or carry out more frequent reviews.

Where concerns arise, we seek immediate clarification and corrective action. If a supplier cannot demonstrate ethical practices, we will escalate the issue and may suspend or end the relationship. Our procurement decisions are guided not only by price and service quality, but also by a supplier???s ability to meet our ethical standards. This is an essential part of responsible business for the Croydon van removal team and its wider network.

We also promote awareness among staff so they can recognise warning signs of exploitation. Training and internal communications help ensure that our team understands what modern slavery can look like in practice, especially in labour-intensive sectors where hidden abuse may be less visible. Awareness is a key safeguard in preventing harm.

Our reporting channels are designed to support open, confidential, and timely escalation of concerns. Employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders are encouraged to report suspicions of modern slavery, unsafe recruitment, or unethical conduct through internal reporting routes. All reports are handled seriously, reviewed promptly, and investigated in line with our internal procedures. No one will face retaliation for raising a concern in good faith.

Monitoring, Review, and Improvement

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with current legal and ethical expectations. The review considers changes in risk, lessons learned from audits, updates to supplier controls, and any incidents or concerns raised during the year. Where improvements are needed, we update our procedures accordingly.

By maintaining a zero-tolerance policy, strengthening supplier audits, offering reliable reporting channels, and committing to an annual review, Man With Van Croydon reinforces its responsibility to prevent modern slavery. We believe that ethical operations protect workers, support trust, and build a more responsible service for our customers and partners. Our commitment is ongoing, practical, and uncompromising.